Are you dreaming of filling your wardrobe with handmade dresses you’ve sewn? If you’re new to sewing it can be hard to find the best sewing patterns for beginners, so in this guide I’ll walk you through my favourites so you can start sewing easy dress sewing patterns! Learn to sew your own clothes, so you can start making a wardrobe you’ll love and wear on repeat.
Dresses are great way to start your sewing journey and these easy sewing patterns I’ll be sharing will give you a finished, wearable piece in a matter of hours! Fitting can be tricky to navigate so I always recommend making loose dress sewing patterns or silhouettes that have no tricky fastenings to sew. Here’s a few patterns that are straight forward, stylish and help you build key sewing skills that produce a gorgeous garment. They also all come with a video sewing tutorial to help you sew your first dress!
Simple Gathered Dress Pattern
The Rhea Dress is an easy dress sewing pattern to get you started! This pattern comes in sizes UK 6-24 and features shoulder straps, a v-neckline, a gathered skirt and a pretty ruffle at the hem. Gathered skirts create a gorgeous detail and a pattern like this allows you time to slip the dress on easily with no fastenings. Try using an easy to handle woven fabric like cotton or linen to make the perfect summer dress pattern. Find the pattern here
Stretch Evening Dress Pattern
The Leona Dress is another easy dress sewing pattern that uses knit fabric. Knit fabric stretches which means it’s much easier to fit to your body. I always recommend this pattern to beginners because it’s super easy to sew and you can sew the entire thing on your sewing machine! This pattern comes in sizes 6-24 and features a v-neckline, spaghetti straps and side slits for a chic touch! If you’re new to sewing with knits, then use an easier to handle knit fabric like jersey instead of ribbed knit. Find the pattern here
Floaty Summer Dress Pattern
The Priya Dress is the perfect dress pattern that is easy to sew and has a pretty finished neckline with bias binding. You can sew this simple dress with sleeves or without, and change the length of the skirt – so it’s a very versatile pattern! This pattern comes in sizes UK 6-32 so it’s a great size inclusive sewing pattern that is perfect for all skill levels! There’s also 3/4 length sleeves that are finished with an elastic hem. Find the pattern here
Day or Night Classic Dress Pattern
The Gia Dress is another knit dress sewing pattern that is easy to sew and comes together very quickly! If you’re looking for a versatile sewing pattern that looks great for a nice brunch out or a glamorous evening dinner then The Gia Dress is what you need! The pattern comes in sizes 6-32 and features a trendy contrast binding neckline as well as a fitted silhouette that looks effortlessly stylish. This dress has bonus points because there’s a shelf bra sewing patten option to act as added support and make an easy to sew lining. Find the pattern here
Finding the perfect easy dress pattern can be tricky so I hope this guide gives you the inspiration to get started. Sewing has been the best skill I took the time to learn and it gives me an outlet to not only express my creativity but creating something truly unique. Find my range of beginner friendly dress sewing patterns so you can create your own one-of-a-kind dress.
FAQs for Sewing Your First Dress Pattern
Q: Do I need a sewing machine to start making these dress patterns?
A: Even though it’s possible to sew by hand, a sewing machine will make the process much faster and give you a cleaner finish. If you’re serious about dressmaking, consider investing in a basic sewing machine like this Brother one.
Q: What is the easiest dress pattern for beginners?
A: If I had to pick only one, The Rhea Dress is considered the easiest due to its simpler shape and minimal fitting needed.
Q: What is the best fabric to use for dress patterns?
A: If you’re sewing a woven dress then I recommend fabrics that press well like Cotton or Linen. Viscose has a gorgeous drape but can shift when sewing make it harder to sew. If you’re sewing a stretch dress then I recommend knit fabrics like Jersey. There’s lots of different types of jersey so it’s best to order samples and see what will work best for your style of dress.
Happy sewing!
Tammy xxx
